Because We Love JGL

By Marika Jayne on November 19, 2013

Who doesn’t, really? Last week everyone focused on Ryan Gosling because of his birthday (unfortunately he is too old for me), but I think recently, our beloved Joseph Gordon-Levitt deserves some recognition too. I mean, he did just write, direct, and star in his own movie! Here are 7 must-sees, starring our favorite cutie:

1. Don Jon (82% on Rotten Tomatoes)

In short, this film is about a man addicted to porn who has issues differentiating his needs through porn and real-life relationships. He is basically a guido, which is not the sexiest version of JGL ever, but he does have his shirt off for a good portion of the film. GCP – Gym, Church, Porn. Also, Scarlett (Johannson) FOR ONCE isn’t drop dead gorgeous.

2. The Dark Knight Rises (88% on Rotten Tomatoes)

Because Batman. JGL is a supporting actor in this film, but he does make a pretty cute sidekick.

3. 50/50 (93% on Rotten Tomatoes)

In this film, JGL plays a man with cancer, but the film is a comedy – also starring Seth Rogen, we see every bit of the lovable side of JGL.

4. Inception (86% on Rotten Tomatoes)

This is the (at parts confusing) film about Leo (DiCaprio) and JGL entering other people’s dreams to steal ideas and commit “corporate espionage.” Not only is JGL looking fine in a suit for almost the entire movie, the combination of both him and Leo are enough to endure the two and a half hour movie even if you aren’t paying attention to the plot.

5. 500 Days of Summer (87% on Rotten Tomatoes)

In 500 Days, JGL was the naive, boyish romantic chasing after Zooey Deschanel, the typical Manic Pixie Dream Girl. JGL falls in love with Zooey, but has a complicated “love” affair because of her disavowal of love. This film is easily one of JGL’s best, and if you haven’t seen it, you need to stop reading this and go watch it right now. Throughout the movie, JGL receives our empathy and love, but towards the end you realize that he may not be as pitiful as it seems.

6. Treasure Planet (68% on Rotten Tomatoes)

LOL.

7. 10 Things I Hate About You (61% <– OK that is just BS. Let’s attribute this rating to the Rotten Tomatoes critics being drunk. Or MEN.)

One of the most classic, most watched, and most loved movies OF ALL TIME. I swear. JGL plays Cameron, an innocent, nerdy boy, who falls for Bianca, the typical pretty, popular girl in high school. The whole time he is trying to win her over, he is SO CUTE. And sweet. And perfect. I think every girl that watched this was jealous of Bianca the whole time. Oh and did I mention Heath Ledger is also one of the stars in this movie? DROOL.

Judging by the high scores from Rotten Tomatoes (aside from Treasure Planet, but come on it’s a kid’s movie, he gets one get-outta-jail-free card), JGL has consistently been starring in some really great movies. There are more movies that JGL were in that were great, but these are the most popular that every person, especially all fans of JGL, need to see. His cute, boyish charm has the ability to make any movies entertaining, and his sweet magnetism is definitely paying off in his career!

 

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